Nikolozi releases Mela v6.0 for macOS and iOS

Nikolozi has updated Mela, a modular AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, to version 6.0. Here's what's new:

Universal Lane:

• All lane types (Audio, MIDI, Instrument) are now unified into a single universal lane with merged capabilities.
• The preset migrator automatically converts existing presets to use universal lanes.
• Lane audio and MIDI I/O settings are replaced with Signal Router modules.
• Signal Routers: Audio In, Audio Out, MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI-to-Poly, and Poly-to-Audio.
• These modules are part of Collection 0.

Audio In/Out Modules:

• Audio In receives Audio signals from the host or an Audio bus.
• Audio Out sends Audio signals to the host or an Audio bus.

MIDI In/Out Modules:

• MIDI In receives MIDI messages from the host or a MIDI bus.
• MIDI In includes a "Panic." button to send "All Notes Off" MIDI messages downstream on all channels.
• MIDI Out sends MIDI messages to the host or a MIDI bus.
• MIDI Out a "Panic." button to send "All Notes Off" MIDI messages on all channels to the output.

MIDI-to-Poly Module:

• The module converts MIDI messages into a Poly signal, replacing any existing Audio or Poly signal with a new Poly signal.
• The module lets you set the polyphony settings for the preset.
• Instances sharing the same MIDI input synchronise voice allocation, ensuring consistent Poly-to-Poly modulation across modules.
• The Voice Priority rule is replaced with a "Release" setting, clarifying how voices are reallocated for new notes.
• Previously, this functionality was handled implicitly by the Instrument lane type before sending the Poly signal to modules.

Poly-to-Audio Module:

• Collapses a Poly signal into an Audio signal by summing voices while retaining the last note-on Pitch signal.
• Modules that don't support Poly signals automatically perform this collapse.
• The signal remains collapsed even if the collapsing module is bypassed.
• Previously, this functionality was handled implicitly by the Instrument lane type before sending the Audio signal to its output.

Module Updates:

• Amp Envelope: Now mirrors the behaviour of the Envelope Generator. When no Poly signal is present, it uses MIDI signals to trigger attack and release states, shaping the Audio signal accordingly.
• Panic Module: Removed, as the functionality is now integrated into the MIDI In and MIDI Out modules.
• Voice Activity: Now displays Audio signal levels and MIDI signal's last note and velocity when no Poly signal is present.
• Voice Activity: Now automatically resizes based on the preset polyphony.
• Modulators: The "Targets" view no longer scrolls to the bottom on appearance.

Improvements:

• Getting Started: Updated to reflect the latest changes.
• Notepad: Renamed the Note Pad module to Notepad.

Fixes:

• Module Help: Fixed the help popover not utilizing available space correctly.
• Preset Load: Resolved a crash that occurred under certain conditions when changing presets.
• Polyphony Settings: Fixed an issue with the Newest Release mode not initialising correctly.
• Modulators: Modules without parameters, such as Notepad, no longer appear as modulation targets.

Download the update from the App Store.